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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.69, 14,176.58 and 2,876.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.69, 14,176.58 and 2,876.39 is: 4,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.69 : 14,176.58 = 2,876.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.69/14,176.58 = 2,876.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.69x = 14,176.58 × 2,876.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.69x = 40,777,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,777,372.95/9,449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.21

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